I'm sure he appreciates the thought. As befits a man of his station, and age (he's 73), he spent his birthday, quietly, in spiritual contemplation, as well as dreaming about eating patchy frosting off a scantily clad woman...

Brian Dear,I'm assuming that candles must also be different in other countries, much like money? That's the only reason I could think of to explain the whole gigantic cake thing. :)Thank you for the birthday wishes. Gosh, you all are making me feel so special! I'm worried that I'm going to be looking forward to another birthday.Thanks again.